A Quote by Lauren DeStefano

On tiptoes the redhead wouldn't even reach my shoulders; she is clearly too young to be a bride. And the willowy girl is too forlorn. And I am too unwilling. Yet here we are.

Lauren DeStefano

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Am Bride Clearly Even Forlorn Girl Reach Redhead She Shoulders Tiptoes Too Unwilling Young

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Lauren DeStefano
American - Author

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